Ian Wright called Gary Neville “crazy” for predicting a 1-1 scoreline for the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton. Wright did not hold back when he criticized Neville’s prediction, further highlighting the unprofessional bias of the Manchester United legend.
The Reds have enjoyed exceptional form, winning 15 out of 17 matches in all competitions while conceding 10 goals. Their stellar performances and consistency have placed them at the top of both the Premier League and Champions League tables.
Additionally, they have qualified for the Carabao Cup quarter-finals to showcase their dominance across all competitions despite the fixture congestion. Liverpool have not reached the peak of their performance but it is important to win games despite the struggle.
However, Liverpool have historically struggled in matches immediately following international breaks, which raises some concerns for Sunday’s clash. Their only loss this season came against Nottingham Forest after the September break, a blemish in an otherwise flawless run.
This time, the scheduling favours Liverpool as they play on Sunday instead of the early Saturday slot. The extra day gives vital recovery time, especially for their South American players returning from long travels.
Sharing their prediction on the Overlap (via YouTube), Wright immediately called out Neville for his initial 1-1 prediction for the Liverpool-Southampton game. He said:
“Really? Hang on. Hang on, wait a minute. Liverpool are top – are you crazy?”
Neville’s prediction partner and another Manchester United legend Paul Scholes changed the prediction to 1-2 in Liverpool’s favour. The brief exchange highlights Neville’s continuous underestimation of Liverpool’s calibre and performances this season which reaches an unprofessional level.
Liverpool fans have complained about Neville’s commentary during the games involving the Reds as his opinions are always unreasonably critical. The Reds and their fanbase know they cannot afford a single mistake, as it would benefit their title rivals Manchester City.
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Neville’s Premier League favourites Arsenal are fourth in the table, nine points behind the league leaders. Nevertheless, Slot must ensure the Reds avoid the complacency that haunted them last season under Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool will face Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Newcastle United in quick succession following this Southampton fixture. A strong start after the November international break is crucial, with difficult opponents looming in the coming weeks. Southampton, though struggling, could exploit any signs of overconfidence or lack of sharpness from Liverpool.
